An exclusive interview with Dr. Rebecca Miner, interim Superintendent for Edmonds School District
EDMONDS, Wash., June 29, 2022 — Former Shoreline Superintendent Dr. Rebecca Miner has been selected by the Edmonds School District Board of Directors to serve as interim Superintendent for the 2022 through 2023 school year. Beginning July 1, Dr. Miner will replace Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas, temporarily, until the school board can find a permanent […]
Meadowdale class of 2022 enters the next of life’s chapters
EDMONDS, Wash., June 22, 2022 – The weather was in the favor of the 261 Meadowdale students who received their High School diplomas at Edmonds Stadium on Monday, June 20. Distinguished guests included Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas, School board members Dr. Nancy Katims, Keith Smith, and Carin Chase, Assistant Principles Deann Anguiano and Kim Dreier, […]
Young leaders inspired to fight for social justice at student leadership conference
EDMONDS, Wash., April 20, 2022 – The Edmonds School District hosted a student leadership conference focusing on the theme “Becoming Leaders of Change” at the Edmonds Center of the Arts today. Notable speakers included Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas and Dolores Huerta, civil rights activist and co-founder of the National Farmworkers Association. “I never thought I’d […]
A Recipe for Success! Breakfast Fundraiser raises almost $180,000 for students
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 18, 2022 – The Foundation for Edmonds School District announced today that preliminary results show it raised $179,743 during its annual A Recipe for Success! Breakfast Fundraiser on March 18th, 2022. The event drew more than 355 local civic and business leaders, district staff, and community supporters who joined the Foundation for […]
Edmonds School District Superintendent announces new job in Oregon
LYNNWOOD, Wash., March 16, 2022 – Edmonds School District Superintendent Dr. Gustavo Balderas announced this morning he will become the Superintendent of the Beaverton School District in Oregon starting July 1, 2022. His last day with the Edmonds School District will be June 30. “This was a difficult decision, but the right one for me […]
Changes to school mask requirements
Below is a message from Dr. Gustavo Balderas, Superintendent of the Edmonds School District: Dear Edmonds School District families, We want to share important information about the mask requirements in our schools. On Feb. 17, 2022, Gov. Jay Inslee announced the statewide indoor mask requirement for Washington state, including in our K–12 schools, is scheduled […]
School Bus Driver Shortage
LYNNWOOD, Wash., January 10, 2022 – The Edmonds School District announced Sunday evening that student transportation may be affected the week of January 10, 2022. The district is experiencing an increasingly severe shortage of school bus drivers due to illness and Department of Health requirements. What parents/guardians need to do Families need to monitor their […]
Edmonds SD approves lease for Housing Hope to provide housing for homeless students
LYNNWOOD, Wash., December 20, 2021 – The December 14 Edmonds School District meeting took an emotional turn as students and parents spoke out about their negative experiences with the district’s COVID policies. The board also unanimously approved the Ground Lease & Surplus with Housing Hope resolution. Highlights from the district’s previous meeting can be found […]
Edmonds School Board selects 2022 Levy committee members
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 30, 2021 – In its November 29 meeting, the Edmonds School District board of directors approved three members for the Educational Programs and Operations (EPO) Levy Pro/Con committees in a unanimous vote. The board previously approved a motion to place the levy on the February 2022 ballot. The board also approved its […]
Education Levy bridges funding gap, comes to Feb. 8 ballot
LYNNWOOD, Wash., November 17, 2021 – The Edmonds School District Board of Directors voted to place an Education Levy on the Feb. 8, 2022, ballot. This would be a replacement of the existing Educational Programs & Operations Levy, not a new tax. “As a parent and board member, I am thankful our district offers a […]
